EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
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What should a newly hired employee give their employer?

  • Age, veteran status, and list of skills
  • Proof of legal work status and recommendation letters
  • Tax identification number and the proper number of tax deductions
  • Proof of legal work status and the proper number of tax deductions (correct)

An employee that is paid wages and does not work in an independently established business ________ a contractor’s license.

  • is required by the county to obtain
  • is required by the city to obtain
  • is required by federal code to obtain
  • is not required to obtain (correct)

If an employee comes to work 15 minutes late, how much time can an employer deduct from the wages?

  • Up to 20 minutes
  • Up to 30 minutes (correct)
  • Up to 35 minutes
  • Up to 40 minutes

What should John, an employee, do if his employer requires him to work more than six consecutive days?

<p>It is illegal and he should report it to the Labor Commissioner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How soon must an employer pay the employee, if the employee quits without prior notice?

<p>72 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By what date must the employer provide a W-2 form to its employees or Form 1099 to Non-Employees?

<p>January 31st (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an employer is considering firing an employee, what should they NOT take into consideration?

<p>A list of references for the employee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An employee works for 8 hours on the first day, 9 hours on the second day, and 14 hours on the third day. The employee wage is $15 per hour. What are the total wages payable to the employee?

<p>$532.50 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Upon hiring a new employee the employer will use a ___ form to determine how much income tax to withhold from an employee’s paycheck.

<p>W-4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is a newly hired employee reported?

<p>EDD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following will allow an employee to gain knowledge and skill in a trade?

<p>Pay for educational construction classes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Employment Determination Guide Form DE 38?

<p>To determine if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An employer who fails to pay wages due to an employee is subject to which of the following penalties?

<p>Up to 30 additional days of the employee’s wages plus a fine of at least $50 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does a contractor/employer obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)?

<p>Internal Revenue Service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding hiring practices is incorrect?

<p>It is illegal for an employee to be required to join a union after being hired. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the I-9 form?

<p>It is used by an employer to verify an employee's identity and to establish that the worker is eligible to accept employment in the United States (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not calculated under the labor cost?

<p>Loans made to employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do you register a FEIN to become an employer?

<p>IRS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A prime contractor hired four part-time employees and two full-time employees. At what point will the prime contractor stop paying for the Federal Unemployment Tax?

<p>After $7,000, the contractor stops paying FUTA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prime contractor filed for bankruptcy in an attempt to eliminate all wage payments that are legally due to his employees. This ______ a cause for disciplinary action.

<p>is (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A contractor hires two employees and offers them $12 per hour to dig ditches. At the end of the year, the contractor issues them a 1099 form, indicating the amount of money he paid them for the year. What should the contractor know?

<p>That his actions are illegal and the fine could cost him $100 per day per employee (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hours can a minor (aged 16-17) work on non-school days?

<p>8 hours a day or 48 hours per week (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an acceptable hiring practice?

<p>Hiring a veteran over a non-veteran (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person under the age of 16 years may NOT be employed to:

<p>All the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age for an employee that will become a home improvement salesperson?

<p>18 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When must a newly hired employee be reported?

<p>Within 20 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On public projects, the contractor must pay his employees at what rate?

<p>Prevailing wages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When must a newly hired employee provide the contractor with a W-4 form?

<p>Immediately upon starting work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Once an employee is fired, how much accrued sick leave must be paid out per California labor law?

<p>None (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of hours that a minor (aged 16 to 17) can work during a school day?

<p>4 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the W-2 form?

<p>It shows the amount of taxes withheld from an employee’s paycheck for the year and is used by the employee to file his/her federal and state taxes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An employer must post _________ conspicuously at the place of work.

<p>Paydays, time, and place (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person working for a contractor possessing their own tools, having customers, setting prices, and is licensed is considered a(n):

<p>Subcontractor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an ACCEPTABLE employment practice?

<p>Giving pay increases to an employee who does a good job and always shows up to work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the employer requires a pre-employment physical exam, who must pay for the exam?

<p>Employer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a W-2?

<p>W-2 reports the amount of federal, state, and other taxes withheld from an employee’s paycheck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when hiring an independent contractor/subcontractor?

<p>Require a subcontractor to complete form W-9 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When must an employee be reported to worker's compensation insurance?

<p>When hired (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can an employer request during a job interview without violating the labor law?

<p>Prior safety training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can an employee legally work 7 days in a row?

<p>Both parties agree to the employment terms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines how often an employer’s payroll deposits are made to the IRS?

<p>The amount of payroll liability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An employee working 83 hours in a week will be compensated in what manner?

<p>40 hours regular pay, 43 hours overtime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an employee is terminated, when are his/her earned wages due and payable from the employer?

<p>Immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the deposit schedule for an employer that withholds $2,500 or more from an employee’s paycheck in a given quarter?

<p>Deposits must be made monthly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an employee believes that he/she has not been paid wages which are due, he/she may file a complaint with the ___________________.

<p>Labor Commissioner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an employee works more than 12 hours in a given day, what is the overtime pay?

<p>2 times (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The California Labor Code states that no employee can be required to work more than ____ consecutive days.

<p>6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overtime pay rate after 8 hours of work?

<p>1.5 times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a statutory employee?

<p>A statutory employee is an independent contractor treated as an employee by statute for tax withholdings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contributions for Unemployment and Disability purposes are made on the basis of taxable wages. _________________ are considered taxable wages.

<p>Commission and bonus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a construction business, who is responsible for training new employees?

<p>The employer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often must employees be paid?

<p>at least twice a month (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a full-time job?

<p>If an employee works 40 hours per week or more (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Generally, labor performed between the 16th and the last day of the month must be paid for:

<p>Between the first and the 10th day of the following month (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what point must a contractor obtain a federal employer identification number?

<p>As soon as he/she hires any employees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A contractor hires their first employee. The contractor must register as an employer with EDD:

<p>Within 15 days after the first quarter in which wages exceed $100 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a public works project, an hourly employee works 7.7 hours on Monday, 6.2 hours on Tuesday, 11.8 hours on Wednesday, 9 hours on Thursday and 7.2 on Friday. How should the wages be computed?

<p>37.1 hours straight time + 4.8 hours at 1.5 time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company has set policies. Where can an employee find these policies?

<p>The employee handbook (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, a time card must have which of the following?

<p>Employee signature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a discriminatory employment hiring practice?

<p>Refusing to hire a person in a wheelchair for a roofing position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When interviewing a prospective employee, a private employer may require:

<p>A photograph of the employee for an identification card (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for not making timely payroll tax deposits?

<p>From 2% up to 100% of the tax liability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A worker is not paid for his overtime. He files a complaint against his employer with EDD. If the employer finds out that the employee filed the complaint and fires the worker, then:

<p>The employer will be required to reinstate the employee with full back-pay and benefits, plus pay a fine of up to $1000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the California Disabled Accessibility Guidebook (CalDAG), a contractor must not discriminate against qualified individuals under what circumstance(s)?

<p>When the contractor hires employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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